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Memorial Church celebrates 123-year anniversary
Today in 1890, Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church was officially dedicated.
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Another 15 years added to Scharfschwerdt sentence
State Attorney spokesperson Klare Ly reported to Historic City News yesterday afternoon as the sentence came down in the emotional case of a St Johns County man who, at one time, stood on the side of the law.
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Free Bike Week parking in St Augustine
The City of St Augustine will continue to offer complimentary motorcycle parking through Sunday in a designated area along Cathedral Place, according to information obtained by Historic City News local reporters.
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City loses in appeal by Wendler Properties
In an opinion filed today in the Fifth District Court of Appeal, Historic City News has learned that the City of St Augustine has failed to hang onto a technical argument that led a St Johns County Circuit Court judge to side with them against two local property owners who want demolish seven aging commercial buildings along King Street.
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Ponce de Leon official landing ceremony
Ponce de Leon official landing ceremony
By Raphael Cosme
St Augustine, FL
The Historic Florida Militia reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that they are bringing the Ponce de Leon celebration back to town, just in time to celebrate Florida’s 500th Anniversary.
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Masterworks of Ponce de Leon Hotel architects
Architectural historian Laurie Ossman, author of the new book “Carrère & Hastings: The Masterworks,” will discuss the pair’s contributions to the nation’s oldest city when she speaks at Flagler College on March 19, according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
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Republican Club elects new slate of officers
During their regular business meeting at the St Augustine Shrine Club on Monday, March 11, members of the Republican Club of Greater St Augustine elected new officers and directors for the coming term.
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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Monica Reifeiss reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.